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Alderete -- Memorial services for Donna Jean Alderete will be held on Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Arka -- Leona A. Arka, beloved aunt, sister and friend to many, died after a valiant battle with time. She is survived by a sister, Norma Horst of Albuquerque; a niece, Merideth Barroso (Francisco) of Fairfax, VA, a niece, Linda Clawson (David) of Albuquerque, a niece, Kelle Sessions of Nampa, ID; a great-nephew, Chris Clawson (Tina) of Albuquerque, a great-nephew, Jason Clawson of Pasadena, CA; other family members in Chicago and many friends. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 25, 1914 and lived there until she moved to Albuquerque in 1979. She was a gentle soul with a heart of gold who saw the good in everyone. We will all miss her. No memorial service is planned. Donations in her name may be sent to the Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
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Atencio -- Roman Atencio Jr., formerly of Tierra Amarilla, NM, born January 1, 1912, died February 2, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Josie V. Atencio; and three sons, Isaac Atencio and wife, Eulemia Atencio, Edwardo Atencio and Rita of Espanola, Alfonso Atencio and Nancy of Cuba, Betty and Carlos Atencio of Rio Rancho, Mary Ann and William Unthank of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, Gilbert Rose Atencio of Albuquerque, Roy Atencio of Dixon, NM, Eloy Atencio and wife, Ruby of Albuquerque; one sister, Dora and husband, Dan Ortiz of Albuquerque; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Alameda, NM.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Burns -- Thelma C. Burns, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1872, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Oma Fay Burns of Tijeras; grandsons, Robert Burns of Albuquerque and Brian Burns and wife, Saundra of Tijeras; granddaughters, Belinda Werner and husband, Pete of Rio Rancho, Debra Burns of Denton, TX, Barbara Foust of Edgewood and Diane Westfall and husband, Reece of Sandia Knolls; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Olson and husband, Robert of Anchorage, AK; and brothers, Harold Botkin of Chicago, IL and Robert Botkin of San Diego, CA. Mrs. Burns belonged to the Bear Canyon Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Al McLane officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Chamberlin -- Robert J. Chamberlin, 79, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2000 at his home in Magdalena, NM. He was born June 18, 1920 to Daniel and Hattie (Scott) Chamberlin in Magdalena. He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Blankinship) Chamberlin of their home; grandsons, Ronald, Richard and Roger Crosby, all of Albuquerque; cousins, Linda Stahl and Lou Dadyburjor, both of West Virginia; nephew, Scott Chamberlin of Albuquerque; nieces, Barbara Bandonagen of Albuquerque and Marian Smith of Arizona. There will be no services held for Mr. Chamberlin. Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Conley -- Pearl Conley, 62, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, in an Albuquerque hospital. She was born December 28, 1937 in Austin, Texas. She was a 35 year Albuquerque resident. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra of Albuquerque and Beverly of San Bernardino, CA; sons, Kenney and Brian of Albuquerque; sister, Hazel Johns-Chandler of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Wade, Andrew and Horace of Austin, TX; step-brother, Louis Johns of Austin, TX; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., February 5, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 315 53rd St. SW, Albuquerque, with Rev. Alonzo Twitty Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Memorial Park.
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Emberson -- Bill Emberson, 53, a resident to Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Karen Emberson of Albuquerque; daughter, Barbara Soots and husband, Chris; son, Eric Emberson; and grandson, Connor William Soots, all of Sacramento, CA; sister, Shirley Emberson and life partner, Jane Runkles, both of Bosque Farms; half-sisters, Virginia Boden and husband, Jimmy and Patsy Coleson and husband, Richard, all of Tucson, AZ; former spouse and close family member, Christa Emberson of California; nieces, Shirley Pareo Tubbeh and husband, Nader and Shannyn Pareo; nephew, Warner Pareo; and great-niece, Sahlea, all of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE. Donations can be made to the Carrie Tingley Foundation.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Mckinney -- Laura Lee Perry McKinney was born on July 11, 1918 in Melisa, Texas and died February 2, 2000 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raish; her parents, John and Willie Mae Perry; one brother, Marshall Perry; and two grandchildren."Mama Laura" is survived by her daughter, Ethel Mae"Tincy" Johnson; five sisters, Nettie Williams, Mamie Sessions, Nina Owens, Mary Jane Jordan, Louise Skinner; five brothers, Johnnie Perry, Jesse Perry, Alexander Perry, Calvin Perry, Franklin Perry; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing will be Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Direct Funeral Services. Funeral services will be Monday, February 7, 2000, 12:30 p.m., at God's House Church, 2335 Wyoming NE. Burial will follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Montoya -- Donald D. Montoya, age 51, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2000, after a battle with heart disease. Donald's passions included fishing, camping, racquetball, working as an advocate for his clients, and most of all, taking care of others. His physical presence will be deeply missed in our community. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bennie L. (Butch) Montoya Jr. He is survived by his wife, Betty V. Montoya; his two daughters, Nina Montoya and Elicia Montoya; and son-in-law, Kurt Gilbert. He is also survived by his parents, Bennie and Soraida Montoya; brothers and sisters, Diana Jaramillo, Enrique Montoya and wife, Claudette, Therese Prada and husband, Mel, Monica Montoya and Marcus Montoya; and numerous nieces, nephew, other family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 5:00 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Sunday, February 6, 5:00 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 7, 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis Cathedral. A reception will follow the service at St. Anne Parish Hall. Interment will be private for family. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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Olloway -- John C. Olloway Sr., 84, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 2, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Shelly; ten children, Dorothy Vickers, Bernice Terry, Joyce Olloway, Doris Jean Olloway, John Olloway Jr., Gertrude Woods, Jennifer Olloway, Christina Olloway, John Steven Olloway and Hershul Olloway; 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2000, at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, at Joy Light Church of God in Christ, 409 Santa Fe, with Rev. Claude Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Perez -- Rita S. Perez, 42, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died Thursday, February 3, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Yolanda Lopez; sons, Raymond Silva and Anthony Silva; mother, Virginia Rue, all of Albuquerque; father, Jim Perez of Los Lunas; brother, Danny Perez of Rapid City, SD; three grandchildren; three nephews; and one niece. Memorial Rosary will be recited Sunday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Prayer services will follow. Private disposition will take place. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Rodriguez -- IN MEMORY OF JESUS J. RODRIGUEZ FEBRUARY 10, 1922 - FEBRUARY 5, 1999I dreamed death came to me one night and Heaven's Gate flew open wide. With kindly grace St. Peter came and ushered ME inside. There to my astonishment were friends I had known on earth. Indignant words flew to my Lips...Words I could not set Free, for every face showed. STUNNED, SURPRISE, NO ONE EXPECTED ME....Con Mucho Carino, hasta que Los Veamos en El Cielo De Dios Genie, Roberto, Floyd y Roberta
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Schaeffer -- Sadie Schaeffer, 69, a resident of Belen, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2000. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She and Jim never had children, but they considered their nieces and nephews as their grandchildren and held a very special place in their hearts for their Godson, Eric Villanueva. Sadie was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano and Delfina Serrano. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James of the family home in Belen; six sisters, Lilly Villanueva, Olivia Lopez and her husband, Felix, Carmen Salazar and her husband, Wilbert, Isabel Serrano, Dolores Maestas and her husband, Fidel, Susan Garcia and her husband, Andy; three brothers, Norberto Serrano and his wife, Suzie, Abelino Serrano and his wife, Connie, Carlos Serrano and his wife, Corie; one sister-in-law, Wanda Mangram and her husband, Virgil; her Godson, Eric Villanueva. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will take place in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Leo and Andy Villanueva, Clifford Serrano, Will Salazar, Tammy Garcia, Cipi and Joseph Salazar and Miguel Maestas. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Villanueva, Manuel, Walter, Tito and Jose Serrano, Ray Maestas Rick and Carlos Trujillo. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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Seidel -- Bernard"Bernie" Seidel, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Anne Seidel of Albuquerque; a sister, Florence Schwaber of Baltimore, MD; a nephew, David Schwaber of Baltimore, MD; and a niece, Toba Schwaber of Philadelphia, PA. Bernard had a long career as a hat manufacturer and distributor in New York, before moving to New Mexico. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, on Monday, February 7, 2000 at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UNMH Hospital Foundation. Anne would also like to invite all those in attendance to remain at Aspen immediately following services for a time of reception and refreshment.
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Sena -- Alfonso T. Sena, 74, a lifelong Fort Sumner resident, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at his home in Fort Sumner following an illness. Mr. Sena was born March 9, 1925 in Fort Sumner to the home of Jose C. and Estefanita (Trujillo) Sena. He was reared and attended school at Fort Sumner. Alfonso served with Company G, 17th Infantry, U.S. Army from August 9, 1943 until his honorable discharge on January 9, 1946. His tour included Okinawa, Japan, where he was wounded in action on June 25, 1945. His citations included the Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. Following his discharge he served with the U.S. Army National Guard, 502nd Service Battery at Fort Sumner. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard on September 20, 1957. Alfonso married Guadalupe"Lupe" Hernandez on July 29, 1946 in Fort Sumner. He began working with the New Mexico State Highway Department in 1947 until his retirement in 1987. He received numerous citations while working for the Highway Department. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Curry County Chapter 6, a member of the Purple Heart Association, and a lifelong member of St. Anthony Parish in Fort Sumner. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Reymundo Sena, Olegario Sena, Solomon Sena; two sisters, Aurelia Lucero and Odelia Casaus. Survivors include his wife, Lupe Sena of the family home in Fort Sumner; four daughters, Vivian and husband, Allen Whipple of San Mateo, CA, Josephine and husband, Joe Moreno of Los Lunas, Susan and husband, Frederick Chavez of Albuquerque, Annie Lou and husband, Jesse Gonzales of Houston, TX; six sons, Anthony and wife, Helen Sena of Espanola, Earl and wife, Barbara Sena of Santa Rosa, Guadalupe"Sonny" and wife, Monica Sena of Las Cruces, Lennard and wife, Lucy Sena of Fort Sumner, Clifford Sena and Yvette of Albuquerque, and Michael Sena of Alexandria, VA. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Carlos T. Sena, Anastacio T. Sena, Roman T. Sena; and a sister, Alberta Gonzales, all of Fort Sumner. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2000, from the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel. A second Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m., Monday, February 7, at St. Anthony Parish with Father Sotero A. Sena, Celebrant of the Mass. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, with full Military Honors by the New Mexico National Guard. Pallbearers will be Lennard Sena, Michael Sena, Sonny Sena, Earl Sena, Anthony Sena, Clifford Sena, Andrea Sena, Melvin Moreno, Arturo Sena, and Frederick Chavez. Honorary bearers will be Carlos T. Sena, Anastacio T. Sena, Roman T. Sena, Joe Moreno, Jesse Gonzalez, Johnny Sena, Ricardo Sena, Lena Renee Sena, Jennifer Charles, Sotero Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez, Jesse Sanchez, Felix Sena, and all his friends and family. All arrangements are entrusted to Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner, (505) 355-2311.
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Sisneros -- Funeral services for Steven Martin Sisneros will be held on Saturday at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000

Van Delinder -- Pauline L. Van Delinder, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Thursday, February 3, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Van Delinder and wife, Marian of Albuquerque and John Van Delinder of San Francisco, CA; daughters, Deborah Doherty and husband, Richard of Delta, CO and Martha Bitts and husband, Robert of Littleton, CO; four grandchildren, Elin Griffith, Ruben Bitts, Sine Doherty and Nathan Van Delinder; and brother, Howard A. Johnson and wife, Regina of Houston, TX. Mrs. Van Delinder began working in 1954 at Sandia Corporation as a Computer Technician and continued until her retirement after 28 years of service. She was a lover of music and was an especially gifted musician on the piano and violin. Services will be held Saturday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Graveside services will take place Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Zimmerly -- Cecelia Zimmerly, age 73, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2000 at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She was born January 6, 1927 to Estevan and Adelfina (Torres) Zimmerly in Socorro. She was a homemaker and worked many years for Cecil's Candy Store, where she was well known. Mrs. Zimmerly was preceded in death by two brothers, Max and Steve Zimmerly and a sister, Lupe Estrada. She is survived by a brother, Albert Zimmerly of Socorro; sisters, Pauline Baca of Socorro, Gertrude Archuleta and Ida Manning, both of Albuquerque and many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be held Sunday, February 6, 7:00 p.m., at Steadman-Hall Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 7, 9:00 a.m., at San Miguel Catholic Church with Father Bill Sanchez as Celebrant. Burial will be in San Miguel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bob Russell, Shorty Vaiza, Eddie Bernal, Albert Zimmerly Jr., Ernest Chavez, and Johnny Zimmerly. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro.
        Published on: Sat February 05, 2000